Increase Motivation

If you want to make things happen the ability to motivate yourself and others is a crucial skill. At work, home, and everywhere in between, people use motivation to get results. Motivation requires a delicate balance of communication, structure, and incentives. These 21 tactics will help you maximize motivation in yourself and others.

Motivation

1. Consequences – Never use threats. They’ll turn people against you. But making people aware of the negative consequences of not getting results (for everyone involved) can have a big impact. This one is also big for self motivation. If you don’t get your act together, will you ever get what you want?

2. Pleasure – This is the old carrot on a stick technique. Providing pleasurable rewards creates eager and productive people.

3. Performance incentives – Appeal to people’s selfish nature. Give them the opportunity to earn more for themselves by earning more for you.

4. Detailed instructions – If you want a specific result, give specific instructions. People work better when they know exactly what’s expected.

5. Short and long term goals – Use both short and long term goals to guide the action process and create an overall philosophy.

6. Kindness – Get people on your side and they’ll want to help you. Piss them off and they’ll do everything they can to screw you over.

7. Deadlines – Many people are most productive right before a big deadline. They also have a hard time focusing until that deadline is looming overhead. Use this to your advantage by setting up a series of mini-deadlines building up to an end result.
8. Team Spirit – Create an environment of camaraderie. People work more effectively when they feel like part of team — they don’t want to let others down.

10. Recognize achievement – Make a point to recognize achievements one-on-one and also in group settings. People like to see that their work isn’t being ignored.

11. Personal stake – Think about the personal stake of others. What do they need? By understanding this you’ll be able to keep people happy and productive.

12. Concentrate on outcomes – No one likes to work with someone standing over their shoulder. Focus on outcomes — make it clear what you want and cut people loose to get it done on their own.

13. Trust and Respect – Give people the trust and respect they deserve and they’ll respond to requests much more favorably.

14. Create challenges – People are happy when they’re progressing towards a goal. Give them the opportunity to face new and difficult problems and they’ll be more enthusiastic.

15. Let people be creative – Don’t expect everyone to do things your way. Allowing people to be creative creates a more optimistic environment and can lead to awesome new ideas.
16. Constructive criticism – Often people don’t realize what they’re doing wrong. Let them know. Most people want to improve and will make an effort once they know how to do it.

18. Make it fun – Work is most enjoyable when it doesn’t feel like work at all. Let people have fun and the positive environment will lead to better results.

19. Create opportunities – Give people the opportunity to advance. Let them know that hard work will pay off.
20. Communication – Keep the communication channels open. By being aware of potential problems you can fix them before a serious dispute arises.

21. Make it stimulating – Mix it up. Don’t ask people to do the same boring tasks all the time. A stimulating environment creates enthusiasm and the opportunity for “big picture” thinking.

Master these key points and you’ll increase motivation with a bit of hard work.

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Great list, John!

I think your #10 is particuarly valuable. I was just reading (literally, like 20 minutes ago) something that said more people leave their jobs because they feel unappreciated than because they want more money/benefits.

Unfortunately, where I work, management constantly shoots down our attempts to get an employee recognition program going. They’re standard response: “We value EVERY member of our organization. To single out one employee’s (or team’s) efforts will make everyone else feel slighted!” So every other year they do a company-wide recognition event where EVERYONE is “recognized” (which means, in reality, that NO ONE is recognized). Morale here is quite low, by the way.

I’d like to add one more tactic to your excellent list:

22. LEAD BY EXAMPLE. Don’t just tell people how to fulfill the company’s mission, vision & goals … SHOW them.

I believe most other tactics are doomed to failure if managers don’t act as they demand their employees to act (i.e., expect employees to meet deadlines yet be constantly late with their own work). (Failure to “walk the walk” is another reason morale here is low.)

Sorry to vent a bit, John… but this list really hit home for me. Thanks so much for the stimulation!

I tend to be inner-directed, so when I need motivation I reconnect with the love of doing the job and the joy of being on the path to success. I’m a firm believer in Earnie Larson’s statement: “There are few things more wonderful than knowing where you want to go and being on the path to getting there.”

I read this from the perspective of helping someone lose weight.
Turns out, I am using quite a few already. I’ll have to add some of the others too.

Thanks for the tips.

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9 is my favorite number! You can add 1 more in, that way you don’t need to change the title =)

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As part of April Appreciaton Month, I want to share my educational pledge which is appropriate during this period, epsecially for our young people:

An Educational Pledge

I pledge to maintain a
Healthy Mind and Body
Staying away from the Vice of drugs
I pledge always to try my Best to understand
The importance of Knowledge and Education
I pledge to paint a Positive picture of where I plan to be in the future
Not allowing obstacles to stop the growth of my Plans
I pledge to seek Answers to Questions,
With the understanding that they
Will lead to other discoveries
I pledge to work Firm
With the Awareness and Confidence
That firm work Today will serve
As the Seeds for my strong Tree tomorrow
A Tree that no one will be able to tear down
I pledge to learn proper languages,
Beginning with my Mother’s
Always prepared to Appreciate others
I pledge to gain a better understanding of Me
By understanding my Cultural roots
I pledge to fully accept Me as a human being
A Rainbow of many cultures and colors
I pledge to overcome any Personal misfortunes
Becoming Stronger from such misfortunes
Always striving to become
A wise person.

I somewhat disagree with #17. Though common sense tells us that the only way we’re going to improve is by constantly challenging ourselves (which is great for personal goal setting), you sometimes run the risk of setting unrealistic expectations that can result in a decrease in morale due to failure or long hours. Additionally, it may not be wise to set one person’s performance as the bar for another as they may have very different skill-sets. You have to thoroughly evaluate the feasibility of those goals and be prepared to accept the possibility that you made an error when those goals are not achieved.

All of the other tips are great, thanks for your clear and concise thoughts!

John Hymers

I can relate to your thoughts on “the bar” possibly being raised unrealistically high. I think that #17 follows along from #16 in the positive/constructive criticism approach. I think that raising the bar a “little”, as the author states, speaks to the fact that we should strive to look at the good sides of out accomplishments. By looking at our attempts from a positive perspective, this allows a person to have a realistic sense of achievement and be able to direct their attitudes, feelings, thoughts and behaviors toward ever increasing levels of personal achievement.

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I agree with Jon. People are happiest and most productive when they’re challenged just the right amount (see http://stresstopower.com/Optimizing%20Stress.html ), but if someone else is constantly raising the bar for them it will be oppressive. Don’t forget items 6 and 11.

It’s carrot and stick, not carrot on a stick. Carrot and stick refers to reward & ounishment. A carrot dangled on pole, as fishing, is never actually received.

http://cheerfulmonk.com Jean Browman–Cheerful Monk

Motivation is great, but don’t forget one of Dave Barry’s most important rules: “Never confuse your career with your life.” In the long run you’ll get more meaningful stuff done if you know what your life is about.

#18 is great. As a wee lad, I used to ask”If it isn’t fun, why am I doing it?” I somehow forgot that question down the road, but have since resurrected it. Life is too short. Also, variety is the spice of life, as #21 attests.

Wonderful blog John. I like that it is easy to read and clarifies each heading in a simple and direct manner. Where’s number 9? I particularly like the ones about team work as there is not enough in the world today.

I would love to share more thoughts on motivation in my personal blog here. Big Hugs.

If the agents value success, integrity, customer service, a personal work ethic, excellence and innovation, then we help the associate align those values with the organization’s objectives. We help in creating personal long-term goals such as becoming a top producer or a more short-term goal like mastering the calling script. We reinforce their emotional state of confidence, keeping them focused on the basics, guidelines and adherence to hit for a higher standard. Rewards are common for agents with positive customer feedback so that they consider the call center a career opportunity, not a dead end job.

Money will always motivate employees. In Costa Rica, call center jobs are high-paying, highly sought-after jobs in comparison to other vocations. Most of the telemarketing jobs leaving the United States are for positions and salaries many North Americans snub. A call center agent will make a consistent, effective contribution to the campaign’s success in order to insure that their paycheck continues.

Pavel

Very good and solid list, thank you, I resonate with each item. The only issue is the page titled as “Increase Self Motivation” and the content is for motivating others it’s a bit misleading..

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its useful

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Very Good post and the pointers are invaluable. I like #16 most cos’ I believe that with constructive criticism, one can grow by leaps & bounds.

Motivation increase productivity
extrintive motivation is a payback reward
intrintive motivation is targeted on aresult which make you a figure among the competators.
Motivate youself and people around you to get the best in life.

Motivation is great, but don’t forget one of Dave Barry’s most important rules: “Never confuse your career with your life.” In the long run you’ll get more meaningful stuff done if you know what your life is about.

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I love your last item most of all: Make it stimulating. People love to be challenged, although they won’t always admit it.

So in summary, if you make it your mission to put your all into all that you do, you will have all that you ever need to live a successful life.

Do your best and you’ll be blessed.

Treat others with respect and never forget to say thankyou.

Write notes of appreciation to others and send a happy e-card or joyful email to your friends, your family and your clients.

It generally only takes a few seconds of your time to do these things. However, they will add hours of enjoyment to your life.

Share a smile. Walk the extra mile. Remove guile and live with style. These are the simple ingredients for your personal recipe of stunning and outstanding success and happiness.

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Little things do go a long way. They can be one part of an overall plan to motivate people. Here’s an interesting article http://sparxoo.com/?p=286 on Sparxoo that goes deeper into the art of motivation.

Wow! Great post! I’m sure these will be very effective in motivating myself and others! I’ll remember these tips whenever i need motivation! Will share this with friends.

andy garcia

very moving

Noha Salah Salem

it helps me alot of time
thanx

Noha Salah Salem

really it’s amazing and very imprtant for me today coz iam still stduing this module

thanx alot and waiting for new

Noha Salah Salem

I wanna know some thing new about the relation of job analysis and its outcome as an important tool to enhance efficiency in business organizations and the role of a qualified HR specialist in the process

thanks & waiting for your reply as soon as poosible

s varier

MOTIVATION… i believe is a continuous process , if u motivate ur employee once dont think dat the work is done ..as an efficient hr person is one who derieves new and novel techniques to motivate people….as it is very rightly said dat motivation does not last longer nor does “BATHING” thats why we recommend it daily…human beings are most unpredictable they might be motivated today but may be they are demotivated the next day.

Motivation is very great soul to get succes. I wanna know some information abaout relation of motivation and business success. This site give me any inspiration for myself to get success. Thanks

Regard
Herniawan

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Motivation is the fuel of achievement and its essence determines the level one can easily reach to. The toughest thing for most people is to have a high level of motivation in all phases of their life. If you want to achieve your dreams then the ability to motivate yourself is a crucial skill. Whether you are on the workshop floor or in the “ivory tower” your motivation will lead you towards your goal.

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good points will try and use these for myself they will surely help.

s varier

“MOTIVATION” IF U HAVE THE ABILITY TO MOTIVATE WORKFORCE THEN DEFINETELY YOU ARE THE GREATEST WORKFORCE FOR YOUR ORGANISATION…………….

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I think these are excellent ideas to motivate others – thank you.

A more motivated and happy workforce is a more productive workforce that gets along better with each other.

I particularly like “Get people on your side and they’ll want to help you. Piss them off and they’ll do everything they can to screw you over.” So true! Love it!

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This is a great site! I am an aspiring professional development speaker and would love for the PicktheBrain community to join my professional development blog site called Proadmin2.

This is great. Imagine what the world would be like if we all had attitudes based on these principles.

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I totally agree with number 18, we always have to make it fun but I also believe that in order to accomplish that all the people working on a team must really love what they are doing do. Like Confucius once said “find a job that you love to do and you would never have to work a day in your life”
So build your team with that in mind, make it fun and enjoy!

Thanks for breaking it down so easily! Usually blogs about motivation get wayyyyy too in depth. This helped a lot!

Thought you might like my blog too, for some more ideas (employee-rewards-incentives.blogspot.com).

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I have to say this is great stuff. My team love this site.Great job

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Great post, hem, you really make it easy to understand, i agree with ayube al, that there so many motivasional article that way to depth so many people don’t understand. I really like this post.get motivasional story

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This is a really useful and informative set of tips. I am really interested in the whole subject of what motivates people.
Thanks

This is a really good list. I really connect with your advice about kindness, and being good to people so that they’ll want to give you a helping hand. I think that is particularly important for people who are just starting off in business.

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I would add that you should create or develop a personal motto that poetically explains what you are standing for, like “Who dares, wins” or “Nothing is impossible”.

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thanks just downloaded it my pocket coach!

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Great List! I have another one that is kind of off the wall. Do a meditation or contemplation before you go to work. If you are feeling stressed on a particular and you know you are not going to be at your best, sit down for 20 and ask for help on how to be present in a healthier way for you and your staff. I recently read a wonderful book by Andy Feld called, “Wake Up! Your Life is Calling.” The author promotes this inward practice and has overcome incredible challenges in his own life (work and personal) by tapping into a higher intelligence. I hear he is even in the process of making a movie about these experiences.
thanks for listening,
Kim

http://www.andyfeld.net Andy Feld

Thanks Kim for referring me here. I am often asked the difference between motivation and inspiration. To me, motivation comes from the the outside and inspiration from the inside. Our personal happiness, joy, and abundance is an inside job and learning to reach within through meditation, contemplation, and affirmation is the best way to get on track. Wrap this all up with an understanding of Universal Oneness and the love which holds it together and anyone can get on the right track. Yes a little willpower and self-discipline does help. Thanks to all andy

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Motivation, undoubtedly is a strong force in a person that leads him/her to a successful life. A person who keeps himself motivated never quits and this is what takes him to the heights of glory. A self-motivated person can bravely combat all the hurdles in his life. Therefore, keep your self motivated by reading motivational quotes and using motivational words in your life.

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These are real good tips. Motivation is the essential tool required for change. But you need to understand how to access motivation. The key is ‘motivation follows action’

Timeless advice for motivation. Setting a deadline is a crucial step that people often skip. Or they set a sliding deadline. Meaning they didn’t quite make it so they keep moving it.

svarier

MOTIVATION IS ACTUALLY NOTHIN BUT AN EMOTION CALLED LOVE……IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF THEN YOU ARE MOTIVATED………IF YOU LOVE YOUR ORGANIZATION THEN YOUR MOTIVATION LEVEL WILL BE HIGH……………HENCE ORGANIZATION SHOULD FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE LOVE IS IN THE AIR………………LOVE EVERYTHIN THEN MOTIVATION NEVER DIES……………it has BEEN PROVED ………..WHEN A PERSON IS IN LOVE HOW MOTIVATED HE/SHE IS THEN FOR THAT PERSON THE WORLD BECOMES A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO BE IN………..MOTIVATION IS NOTHIN BUT THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR

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I never put much thought into the idea that consequences almost automatically set people up for failure. What a great lesson. This could all fall under the part of clearer communication I suppose. Either way, my eyes are opened further.

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Motivation is important because it is what allows us to achieve goals, solve problems, achieve objectives and proposed to have a good relationship with others is the lever that we can do is to have a reason to get ahead, contemplating difficulties and seeing it as another way to achieve goals

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This is sure a great tips.
But hard to archive.From No 1 to 21 is like one phase to another 1 phase to master it.
For me the great motivation came from the phrase “family is everything”

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motivation like energy, it give us energy to keep our purpose. But God give us all we need.

http://www.the-motivation-blog.com Hani Al-Qasem

Thanks for a great article. I am particularly partial to Trust and Respect. In my experience, that is a very powerful motivator, whether at work, at home or with friends.

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Hi…. its me again….
You never stop writing such wonderful articles.
What i experienced, the great motivation came from looking all people around us…most of them, even us had a little or somehow difficulties and disabilities that we can hardly see it. It keep inside of me alert …

http://smartselfimprovement.com/ robin

Thanks for the info. A lot of good tips in that list.

http://bemotivatedtoday.blog.com Ashley

This is a great post but the structured form that it takes makes it a tool that is more viable in the workplace rather than in one’s social life.

These techniques are definitely something I will use in the workplace.

Thanks!

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This is a really great blog! Keep the posts coming! Thanks.

Travis Hoffman

i am a senior in highschool who has NEVER done good in school. i cant stand it anymore. i have no motivation what so ever to succeed. i keep am telling myself that i will change after this highschool bullshit is over. but my father tells me otherwise, that i wont snap out of it. i read your 21 post things on motivation, and i really understand them, but i cant come up with the motivation to set these goals let alone follow them… im not sure what to do, but i would like your opinions on this if you wouldnt mind. maybe a word or two of advice? it would please me! =/ thanks Travis..

Moni

Hey Travis,
I’m not an expert but I’ll write what’s on my mind.
First of all, You’ve got the motivation: writing here proves that.
But if You were “NEVER” good, You’ve got no joy nor faith in what You have to do in school, and where there’s no joy, no fun, no intrest, there’s no motivation.
I’d recommend stop fighting for motivaion to do things You don’t want to do, and try to find Your motivation that already exist: it can be motivation to travel, or play music, or ding what You like.. Forget about school for a while, give yourself a break..
Your father wants best for You, but listen to Yourself first.. Even if You’d have to leave.. Motivation = I want… so You won’t find it, not starting there: what would You like to do.. what do You want to do..
Not what You have to.. and especially not what You should do many time ago..;)
Wishing You all the best!
Moni

http://www.getmotivated247.com Berry

Some excellent ideas – keep the posts coming

Moni

Sorry, but You write many things that are not true nor practical (although sound rational) For example, what You call “the old carrot on a stick technique” is just the old thinking about motivation, without acctually knowing human’ motivational and emotional procesess (psychological knowledge, not the intuitive one). Special rewards decrease people’s effectiveness in tasks involving thinking and creativity. Don’t You know that?!

Thanks for the great advice. You put a lot of great words in here about motivation. I think I am going to use some of these tips. The best word is communication because everyone needs to communicate about there lives, copper cookware, work ex.

Thanks for the great advice. You put a lot of great words in here about motivation. I think I am going to use some of these tips. The best word is communication because everyone needs to communicate about there lives, copper cookware, work ex.

Very impressive ideas. I agree on your thoughts about motivation. This 21 tips are complete and everyone must follow this to guide their selves.

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Inspiration & Motivation, It’s important to do something, and achieve something, that on this way to success, people could appreciate and respect you for what you do. It’s important to make people love you for who you are and what you do.

Cheri Chase

Group Activity on Motivation. Anyone know of a group activity for <16 people that can be done in a college classroom in less than 25 minutes?

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Motivation is very awesome to all citezins of america! this was very helpful(: you guys are awesome:D Did you know that i learned so much throughout reading this fantastic article!

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Great ideas. I’ve also found that a valuable part of team building and increasing motivation is to praise people and help them connect on a deeper level. When people are able to communicate and relate in a significant way they build empathy and are more likely to collaborate.

To understand what a personal motivate coach does, you must first understand what personal motivate means. Personal development is a path towards well being through behavior modification and self improvement techniques.

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Motivation, it is so important that you should not rely others as your sole sources of motivation. Develop your own.

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in my opinion the motivation is a fundamental part in the lives of all people, and this allowed us to achieve goals, solve certain problems that are presented to us and to achieve the desired goals in either a business or personal life. motivation allows us to move forward.

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for my motivation is important that is the stimulus that drives us to perform certain actions when motivated person can have a good performance at work, study To achieve the desired goal or objective.
I invite you to motivate themselves to accomplish everything they want in the not too distant future will see the results

I really appreciate this article. I think that number 6, Kindness, is the key to any success. If you do right by people they will help and encourage your prosperity, if you make enemy after enemy you will find yourself talking to a lot of backs when you may need them the most.

MY MOTIVATION
My biggest motivation is my personal growth as it is the great opportunities that life offers me many times are few and should be exploited to the fullest, as the article says that in all the circumstances of everything that happens to us the main thing is knowing how to handle and to serve us not so much experience if not give us more strength to move forward and become a great professional and morally be a whole person and that things are achieved with great effort and is often not easy to get and many times to mourn almost tears of blood to get to achieve our goal.

My opinion regarding the methods of motivation seems very good and that we as people must be motivated when performing work or whatever, and also if employees are our superiors have them present for the work is not the same daily routine.

Jorge Luis Ruiz R.

Regarding methods of motivation seem so cool, because everyone deve be motivated by something at the time of a job or work being done for pleasure as if things never go out without enthusiasm Realian alike.
On the other hand I feel good that they have a strong presence over the achievements of their employees because these make them feel that what we are doing this very well done and helps their self esteem.

Luis Alberto Vangrieken Poveda

The motivation is essential for all activities that we want to forward to achieve very good philosophical thinking in order to achieve all our goals with enthusiasm, with more desire to have excellent performance and give great results, the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation were holding hands to motivate us as we encourage others to keep fighting.

Thank you so very much for its messages

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I just added your web site to my favorites. I really enjoy reading your posts. Ty!

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my motivation

my appreciate,for the el article is drive my life with love is essential in a people study, comunication,

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In my own opinion motivation is a part and parcel of growth and successful organization because the more workers motivate the more they will contribute to growth of the organization, which will drive to organizational goal. Motivation is bedrock of any solid organization .And in a lay man; motivation is that thing management or organization give or do to worker (s) which makes him or her to work more than he or she use to work

It is he role of a leader to lowlight fight and highlight vision and sight, while sorting conditions so that root cause of fight is eliminated.

Mukesh

It’s good for happinerss and this is my favourate…mukesh

Ray Brookwell

Can I get permission to use information from this site to help others

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Very interesting and timely article.
I was thinking that there should be an item about accountability but this about motivation not goal setting or accomplishment.
Good work,
joe

josephlou

pls check ur numbering..u missed one. they are not 21, u dont have #9

dan

Whoever wrote this takes liberty of the word proven. Check out an RSA video on youtube about motivation, you’ll know which one because everything is drawn as the speaker says it. Money is a terrible terrible motivator when working with anything mental. It is a great motivator only if the task is purely physical mechanical labor. Watch that video its actually from an intelligent source, not just from someone looking for hits on their blog pretending to have the answers.

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I agree for all… its very useful for me. You missing 1 number.. #9 .,, what is it??

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the more challenges i face everyday, the more i feel better and great, cause i visualize my goals coming into my hand as soon as i overcome to it… Live Life with Victory…

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This is a great post, especially the idea about creating team spirit-I totally agree.

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Great Blog!!! Sucess is an attitude not a destination!! at Aspiring Minds we have some great information and techniques for learning success

visualisation techniques are the way forward for personal motivation,, its tough to get others to do it tho,, but this post is very good with some great ideas!!!

http://www.guyfarmer.com Guy Farmer

Excellent insights. It’s remarkable how much of motivation is about treating people with kindness and being aware of what they need. It starts with leaders recognizing that the workplace is not all about them and that motivated employees become that way because we do things to help get them there. I’d also add that listening and giving people a voice are valuable things to motivate people.

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Motivation is what drives mankind, whether it is negative or posetive motivation it all does the same thing,, but you can chose which you impliment but remember if you impliment negative motivation then you will become disliked very quickly with your work mates!! you have to decide

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Thank You for posting what I describe as the mirror concept. You get back what you reflect to others.

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Finding what will motivate you to achieve the results you want is crucial to accomplishing life goals.

bijas

Hai i am Bijas.your words are true in my life.

Amy Hemker

Just throwing this out there, but there isn’t a number 9, so there are only 20 things on this list.

I have also realized, that positive experiences lead to motivation which in turn can create powerful habits. Those habits in turn can bring you success, if you are ready to put the hours in.

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Thanks for your advice on motivation. I am writing a blog about the same subject. Please take a look at my blog. I will appreciate it.

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You have shared good point on motivation, according to Norman Vincent Peale “People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success.”

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You forgot to throw the gauntlet. What about a challenge, or contest? Certainly, this drives Results, and motivates those eager to win. Yo momma.

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Excellent insights. It’s remarkable how much of motivation is about treating people with kindness and being aware of what they need.

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These are all great methods for increasing the motivation levels within yourself and others when there’s no motivation to be had intrinsically, but what about the ways to turn that extrinsic motivation into intrinsic motivation? You’re pushing yourself into things that you… and your people… don’t want to be doing in the first place.

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Good tips for motivating. I also find writing in a journal is a good way to dump the bad and focus on the action I will take

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I’m glad you included “Demand Improvement” in your list. A lot of times, motivation and recognition efforts end up simply discouraging underachievers and keeping successful team members from feeling like they need to work any harder. Expecting continual improvement keeps all members of the organization moving toward higher achievements.

I think the most important thing you said in your piece is the part about treating others with kindness. Everything seems to stem from the respect we have for one another. Not to mention (as you did), you will garner a great deal of help with any endeavor you undertake.

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Hey there. These are really great motivators. As a coach, this is actually a great list to pick from when working with others. Thanks for the great post.

OK the part on consequences , never use a threat,makes more sense to me than actually doing it. I am going to my boss soon and let him know I get more productivity done by being nice and understanding than the other co workers can get out of the employees that we have. They say I am too nice . Is it better than being a mother F er ? Because I can be that too if need be. Please reply need to know if im in the right>

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Excellent advice! It is very easy to lose track of the things and ways we can motivate ourselvs and others. It is a power that we all have, and it is a power that we need to exercise for bettering ourselves and others!

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Staying motivated is very important and can make the difference in life. The same thing goes for business as well. I like how you wrote about setting goals, both short term and long term. I think this should be ranked higher as it is can really enhance one’s drive. Having clear goals, and a path or direction on how to achieve them can in some cases increase one’s chances of being successful.

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Motivation is definitely something you should strive to have in your life, whether it be for your personal life, health, business or other. Motivation can be tricky to keep up as well but these ideas that you have posted, in my opinion, are really good. I particularly like the “Let People Be Creative” one. I find that that is really important!

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I am into HR ..its a great article, people management is tricky so always new ways to motivate different people.

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I was required to review this piece for a class that I am taking at Franklin University as part of the Master of Science in Marketing and Communication (MCM) program. In my opinion, this piece did inspire in any way to become motivated. Most of the points identified and their explanations were not clearly defined. They were difficult to comprehend and lacked examples. It is also in my opinion that it should have been written in first person.

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Short and to the point! I love creating challenges, it makes me feel more ALIVE!

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